Liquid Lens Actuators February 2014 Varioptic is a component manufacturer for:
What do we do ? Varioptic is a component manufacturer for: Imaging applications Laser applications What do we do ? For imaging applications, Varioptic provides variable focus, AutoFocus, Continuous AutoFocus. Image processing & algorithms Analog or IC Varioptic products Driver IC Liquid lens Integrated Lens Module Reference designs M12 C-Mount For Laser applications, Varioptic provides variable focus.
What do we do ? For Laser applications, Varioptic provides variable focus. Analog or IC Driver IC Varioptic products Liquid lens Reference designs About Varioptic and Parrot
Founded by Bruno Berge in 2002. First shipments of products started in 2007. Varioptic is acquired by Parrot in 2011. Varioptic is the world leader in Liquid Lens Technology. Founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux. World leader in hands-free systems and multimedia platforms for automotive. World leader in civil drones. Key figures : 800+ employees 280M revenue in 2012 Listed on NYSE Euronext How does it work? Variable Focus Lens Arctic Family
Key principle: Electrowetting Oil phase (Insulating) Water phase (conductive) ~V Key principles : Electrowetting Iso-density Drop centering Refractive index difference Insulating layer Conductive substrate Why use Arctic variable focus lenses ?
Still pictures : Sharp images, whatever the distance : from infinity to Macro Mode 5 cm macro Infinity focus Video mode : continuous & smooth AutoFocus allows sharp pictures even if the object distance is changing Why use Liquid Lenses ? Technical advantages
VARIOPTIC TECHNOLOGY GETS RID OF ANY MOVING PART => BRINGS UNIQUE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE No wear Tested over 400 millions of cycles ! Fast No settling time ~10 frames to be in focus in Closed loop mode